Bass Lake as captured by Larry Townsend early on the morning of July 13.
Free rides
The free Bass Lake Shoreline Shuttle and Oakhurst Trolley continue their seasonal runs. For schedules and more visit www.yosemitethisyear.com.
Open Mic
Open Mic in Oakhurst at Queen’s Inn By the River beer garden and wine bar (41139 Highway 41) from 6:30 – 9 p.m. every Thursday. Hosted by Nicole and Terry Hoke – the event is free to attend and participate.
Senior Lunch Program – Oakhurst
Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst offers the Madera County Senior Lunch program every Monday through Friday at 11:30am. Pre-register at least one day before by calling (559) 460-6531 or stop by the center to sign up. The center is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday for social hours plus Bingo every Thursday and lunch program on Friday – always something happening including painting, Master Gardener preserving and parties.
Senior Lunch Program – Coarsegold
The Coarsegold Community Center (35610 Highway 41) in Coarsegold serves the senior lunch program Monday through Friday at 11:30 a.m. Those who wish to attend must call (559) 460-6531 the day before to order lunch.
Villager’s Market at Bass Lake
Stop by The Pines Village at Bass Lake every Wednesday from 4 – 7 p.m. for the new Villager’s Market featuring a variety of fruit and veggies along with home baked treats, locally crafted goods and more.
Gold Dust Dancers
Gold Dust Dancers meet for square dancing on Wednesdays in the Pavilion Room at the Oakhurst Community Center from 6-7 p.m. For more information call Richard at (559) 642-2705.
Yosemite Jazz Band
The Yosemite Jazz Band returns to the Pizza Factory (40120 Highway 41) in Oakhurst on Thursday evenings through September from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Children’s Story Time
Raven & Pines Bookstore (40044 Highway 49) in the Old Mill Shopping Center in Oakhurst invites the community to “Little Saplings Story Time” on Thursdays this summer at 11 a.m. for story reading and an activity. For more information phone (559) 658-2665.
Farmers Market in Oakhurst
The Farmers Market at Bryant’s Ace Hardware (40596 Westlake Drive) in Oakhurst on Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. continues weekly through October.
Celebrate Ag with the Arts call to artists
The deadline for the call for artists to submit work for 2026 Celebrate Agriculture with the Arts is July 24. The opening reception for this 33rd year is Aug. 20 and the exhibition closes on Oct. 21 with the show at Madera County Arts Council’s Circle Gallery in Madera. For more information visit www.maderaarts.org/celebrate-agriculture-with-the-arts-2026/
Healthier gardens, naturally
Sierra Senior Center (49111 Cinder Lane) in Oakhurst will host Madera County Master Gardeners on Friday, July 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. for Barn Owns in the Garden, a free workshop all about nature’s rodent control taught by MG Rich Gilman.
Christmas in July
Join the fun fundraiser at Patient Feather Ranch & Rescue on Saturday, July 25, for a free, family-oriented merry making with all proceeds going to the nonprofit animal rescue organization, a safe haven for large farm and exotic livestock animals. Guests will be treated to free photos with Santa, a raffle, ornament making, face painting, local vendors selling handmade items ($20 per 10×10 space), food and drinks. A “Wreath and Sip” wreath-making workshop will take place during the evening ($35). Visit www.patientfeatherranchrescue.org for more information.
FOBL Library book sale
Friends of the Oakhurst Branch Library (FOBL) will host book sales on seven Saturdays in 2026 at the library located at 49044 Civic Circle in Oakhurst, including Aug. 1 (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.), Oct. 3 Sierra Art Trails Art & Craft Book Sale (10 a.m. – 3 p.m.), Nov. 7 Special Holiday Sale (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.) and Dec. 5 $10/ bag (9 a.m. – 2 p.m.).
Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow
The 54th Annual Indian Fair Days and Pow Wow is set for Aug. 1-2 at the North Fork Recreation Center (33507 Road 230) in North Fork hosted by the Sierra Mono Museum and Cultural Center. Follow on Facebook for the latest announcements and schedule. For more info call (559) 877-2115 or email smmpowwow@gmail.com.
Bass Lake 125th Birthday Party
The Summer of Celebration continues at multiple locations around the Bass Lake Aug. 15.
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